{"product_id":"morakniv-hook-knife-164-s","title":"Morakniv Hook Knife 164 (S)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Experience\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morakniv Hook Knife 164 (S) is a specialized spoon- and bowl-carving knife designed for deeper hollows and tighter concave forms. Its compact 2.17-inch blade uses a pronounced 26 mm curve that reaches into scoops, cups, bowls, and other shapes that are difficult to carve with a straight blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the double-edged Hook Knife 163, the 164 has one sharpened edge and one unsharpened back. This allows the supporting hand to guide the blade from behind during controlled carving. Choose the Right-Handed or Left-Handed version according to your dominant carving hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel-shaped Scandinavian birch handle is treated with linseed oil for a comfortable natural grip, while the included Swedish vegetable-tanned leather cover protects the curved edge between carving sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight 26 mm Curvature:\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact hook profile is designed for scoops, deep spoon bowls, cups, and tighter concave surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Edge Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e One side is sharpened while the back remains unsharpened, allowing careful finger-supported carving techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Specific Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade grind is reversed between the right- and left-handed models so each version cuts naturally in its intended hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12C27 Swedish Stainless Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alleima stainless steel provides corrosion resistance, dependable edge retention, and straightforward maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin 2 mm Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow blade stock reduces resistance during precise hollowing and curved cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Rat-Tail Tang:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade extends securely into the handle for stability during repeated carving motions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel-Shaped Birch Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded grip supports several hand positions and remains comfortable during detailed carving sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Edge Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fitted cover shields the curved cutting edge during storage and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Traditional Craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hook Knife 164 is purpose-built for spoon carving and green woodworking rather than adapted from a general outdoor knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of Handedness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated right- and left-handed versions provide more natural control than a one-size-fits-all carving tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Swedish Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scandinavian birch and Swedish vegetable-tanned leather give the knife an authentic workshop character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than 80% Recycled Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 12C27 blade incorporates a high percentage of recycled material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Mora:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each knife is assembled and heat-treated in Mora, Sweden, within Morakniv’s longstanding carving tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteward’s Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hook Knife 164 is intended for \u003cstrong\u003edeeper, tighter hollows\u003c\/strong\u003e than the wider Hook Knife 163. It is especially useful after the basic spoon or bowl shape has been established and the interior needs to be deepened, refined, or smoothed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handedness refers to the hand holding the knife:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eRight-Handed\u003c\/strong\u003e when the knife will primarily be controlled with the right hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eLeft-Handed\u003c\/strong\u003e when it will primarily be controlled with the left hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the back of the blade is unsharpened, the opposite hand can provide controlled support behind the blade—but fingers should always remain clear of the cutting path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain the curved edge with a fine round strop, tapered sharpening tool, or abrasive wrapped around a properly sized dowel. Preserve the original curve rather than flattening the inside surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis knife is ideal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003espoon and bowl carving | deep hollows and scoops | green woodworking | controlled single-edge carving | right- or left-handed craftspeople\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVariant Option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandedness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight-Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShared Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-edge hook carving knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spoon carving, bowl carving, scoops, cups, and deep concave forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife 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